Cardinale • Napa Valley, California
Cardinale’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a single, limited-production Napa Valley red crafted each vintage as a mountain-driven…Cardinale’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a single, limited-production Napa Valley red crafted each vintage as a mountain-driven Cabernet blend (typically with a small Merlot component) that layers fruit from sites such as Mount Veeder and Howell M…Learn More »
$400
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
99
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Layered and opulent, the 2021 Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon offers dense blackcurrant and black cherry fruit wrapped in finely polished tannins, with accents of dark chocolate, cedar spice, and subtle floral notes that carry through a long, focused finish. Despite its power and concentration, the wine shows remarkable poise and freshness, making it both thrilling young and clearly built for long-term cellaring.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic, braised short ribs, wild mushroom risotto
Cardinale’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a single, limited-production Napa Valley red crafted each vintage as a mountain-driven Cabernet blend (typically with a small Merlot component) that layers fruit from sites such as Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain with Oakville estate character. Rich, structured and ageworthy, it’s known for concentrated black and blue fruit, mineral/graphite notes, very fine tannins and careful French-oak élevage that emphasize power and precision rather than overt ripeness.